Barcelona is still waiting for a transfer update from Celta Vigo about the future of defender Oscar Mingueza this summer.
La Blaugrana chose to sell Mingueza to the Galicians in 2022, and he excelled in the Estadio Balaidos, like a solid La Liga operator.
The 26-year-old has forced his way to the Spain team of Luis de la Fuente in the last 12 months and was mentioned after an excellent campaign in Voetbal Espana 2024/25 team of the season.
His revival has confronted Celta Vigo in the coming weeks with a tough choice while entering the last 12 months of his contract in Vigo.
Premier League side Aston Villa has shown interest in signing it, but that deal has since been on hold, after Unai Emery had missed the qualification of UEFA Champions League.
The situation continues to evolve with Barcelona that watches because they sell a 50% clause on a possible deal of € 20 million.
€ 20 million was the figure cited to Villa, and Celta will still strive for that, of all new interested parties.
However, they are now in fact counting down, where Mingueza is eligible to negotiate a free transfer from the beginning of 2026 and leave without reimbursement next summer.
According to an update from the local journalist Oscar Mendez, the defender has three options on the table, all of whom have a level of potential.
The place of Celta in the Europa League has increased their chances of convincing him with an extension, something they didn't hope for a few months ago.
No transfer offers have arrived this summer, but Celta will insist on a sale, if Mingueza does not sign any renewal before the beginning of the 2025/26 season.
A free transfer is the least desirable for both Celta and Barcelona, as both parties are missing, and this situation is definitely one to watch while clubs will return to the preseason in the coming weeks.
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